Rear AC button stuck

[jhk0321]

Hello all,

I have a 2014 LC which now has the "rear" a/c button failing to return from the depressed position. I can use a thin flat head screw driver to return it to the resting position, but once pressed down again, it sticks. Is there any way to temporarily remove the broken button, clean behind it, replace the spring mechanism, and then replace it? I hesitate getting in there and trying to remove it without knowledge of knowing it can be done, then braking it and causing a simple fix to become an expensive project.

TIA for any help,

-Jon

 

[gaijin]

Hello all,

I have a 2014 LC which now has the "rear" a/c button failing to return from the depressed position. I can use a thin flat head screw driver to return it to the resting position, but once pressed down again, it sticks. Is there any way to temporarily remove the broken button, clean behind it, replace the spring mechanism, and then replace it? I hesitate getting in there and trying to remove it without knowledge of knowing it can be done, then braking it and causing a simple fix to become an expensive project.

TIA for any help,

-Jon

My first try would be to spray electrical contact cleaner around the sticking button - there are many, but here is a contact cleaner I have used with success in similar cases:

WD-40 Contact Cleaner

It doesn't leave any residue, so not to worry about overspray.

The assumption is that whatever is causing your button to stick was probably introduced from the front - think sticky fingers, etc. So, spraying from the front is most likely to remove any contamination.

HTH

 

[jhk0321]

My first try would be to spray electrical contact cleaner around the sticking button - there are many, but here is a contact cleaner I have used with success in similar cases:

WD-40 Contact Cleaner

It doesn't leave any residue, so not to worry about overspray.

The assumption is that whatever is causing your button to stick was probably introduced from the front - think sticky fingers, etc. So, spraying from the front is most likely to remove any contamination.

HTH

Thanks, I'll give it a try.